2025 Homecoming Events
The schedule for FHSU’s 2025 Homecoming is still being set. Check back in a few months for more details!
FRIDAY
October 4
Homecoming Welcome Desk
Pick up your event itinerary and name tags, and ask any event questions here. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to browse old volumes of the Reveille, meet other Tigers, and reminisce about your days on campus.
Memorial Union
8 am – 4:30 pm
Free refreshments
Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex Groundbreaking
Celebrate the beginning of construction for this game-changing facility that will benefit all our student-athletes.
Lewis Field Stadium
9:00 am
Alumni Award Recipients Meet & Greet
Help us celebrate the Fort Hays State University alumni award recipients. Community members, students, and the general public are welcome to join us in recognizing these incredible award recipients.
9:30 am – 11:30 am
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Oktoberfest
During this two-day event, enjoy authentic German food, music, and fun activities to reunite with old friends while celebrating Ellis County Volga German culture and tradition. Make sure to visit our Alumni/Foundation tent!
Hays Municipal Park, South Main Street
10:30 am – 7 am
Half Century Club Social & Luncheon
What could be better than reuniting with college classmates on campus? Join us as we induct the 50-year class of 1974 into the Half Century Club, comprised of Tigers who graduated 50 or more years ago and retired FHSU faculty and staff. We will also recognize the 60-year class of 1964.
Members of the honored classes will have their photo taken with President Tisa Mason during the social.
Memorial Union
Social: 11 am
Luncheon followed by Induction: 12 am
Cost: $22
Registration deadline: September 20
Campus Walking Tour
Relive your time at Fort Hays State as you walk through campus and see what’s new.
Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium
1:30 pm
Class Reunion Campus/Hays Bus Tour
Members of the honor classes of 1974 and 1964 can enjoy a bus tour around campus and the city of Hays. Your guide will tell you all about the latest changes and projects.
Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium
2:00 pm
Alumni & Friends Awards Banquet
Join us as we present the 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards, Distinguished Service Award, and Young Alumni Awards to our deserving award recipients.
Memorial Union
Reception Social: 6 pm
Dinner Banquet: 7 pm
Cost: $30
Registration deadline: September 20